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Thomas, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Robert Thomas – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38946782   NAID File Unit: 38946779     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452674

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hinsdale

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: ALEXANDRIA

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38946782

NAID File Unit: 38946779

Microform: M1817

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